Job Description
Position summary
National Grid is hiring an experienced Environmental and Sustainability Manager to lead environmental performance and sustainability outcomes across a portfolio of nationally significant offshore infrastructure projects. Working alongside senior leaders, regulators, delivery partners and specialist teams, the role influences critical decisions, drives high standards and ensures environmental and sustainability commitments are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
Why this role matters
National Grid Strategic Infrastructure, through The Great Grid Upgrade, is delivering some of the UK’s largest offshore infrastructure projects, connecting renewable energy at unprecedented scale. The role plays a leading part in defining best practice in environmental stewardship across the UK’s energy transition, shaping the environmental legacy of infrastructure that will support communities for generations.
Key responsibilities
- Drive environmental and sustainability performance across a portfolio of major offshore infrastructure projects.
- Lead and develop a team of Environmental and Sustainability Advisors, setting priorities, building capability and providing expert guidance.
- Champion governance and compliance across National Grid and joint venture delivery teams.
- Build stakeholder relationships with regulators, delivery partners and key stakeholders to drive collaboration and high standards.
- Influence planning and procurement to strengthen sustainability outcomes across project planning, procurement and supply chain activities.
- Monitor performance across carbon, nature, circular economy and social value, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
Team and stakeholders
The role leads a team of Environmental and Sustainability Advisors and works with senior leaders, regulators, delivery partners, joint venture teams and specialist teams, part of National Grid Strategic Infrastructure.
Key details
- Hybrid working (home, office and site); regular travel to Edinburgh and Glasgow offices and project sites across the East Coast and North Wales.
- Benefits include up to 30% bonus, company car, 28 days holiday plus eight statutory days, and a pension with up to 12% matched company contribution.
Requirements
Essential
- Significant experience leading environmental and sustainability activities within infrastructure, utilities, energy, construction or engineering.
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, sustainability standards, governance frameworks, management systems and compliance requirements.
- A proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across complex programmes.
- Experience leading, developing and inspiring high-performing teams, with strong organisational and resource-planning capabilities.
- Experience working effectively with regulators, local authorities and external stakeholders.
- A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification, and a full UK driving licence.
Preferred
- Membership of ISEP or another relevant professional body.
Job Details
National Grid
National Grid is one of the world’s largest publicly listed utilities, focused on delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy. Headquartered in London and operating across the UK and northeastern United States, the company serves millions of customers through its electricity and natural gas networks. In the U.S., National Grid plays a pivotal role in New York’s clean energy transition—aligning with state decarbonization mandates and the company’s Responsible Business Charter (RBC). Its mission centers on building flexible, low-carbon energy systems while enhancing resilience and affordability for communities. Through investments in renewable energy, grid modernization, and carbon reduction, National Grid is redefining how utilities contribute to a sustainable future.
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